the first flush of (something)

the first flush of (something)

The beginning or early stages of something. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage!See also: first, flush, of

(in) the first flush of ˈyouth, enˈthusiasm, etc.

when somebody is young or something is new: By then, he was no longer in the first flush of youth. ♢ In the first flush of enthusiasm, we were able to get everyone interested in helping.See also: first, flush, of